Dire Straits

About

Formed in London in 1977, this iconic British rock band brought together talented musicians Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, launching a successful career that spanned nearly two decades. With a brief hiatus from 1988 to 1990, the group remained active until 1995, producing a legacy of memorable hits. Mark Knopfler's distinctive guitar work and vocals were central to the band's enduring appeal.

Geographic Reach

United States 1,570

Italy 778

Netherlands 500

Brazil 401

United Kingdom 345

Belgium 289

Switzerland 284

Spain 259

Germany 256

France 137

Chart Positions by Country

United States 1,570 plays #159

Italy 778 plays #45

Netherlands 500 plays #16

Brazil 401 plays #24

United Kingdom 345 plays #95

Belgium 289 plays #22

Switzerland 284 plays #26

Spain 259 plays #27

Germany 256 plays #99

France 137 plays #75

Canada 131 plays #70

Poland 122 plays #24

Slovenia 109 plays #12

Australia 103 plays #19

Austria 93 plays #72

Ukraine 84 plays #34

Greece 65 plays #31

Czech Republic 62 plays #77

Romania 58 plays #35

New Zealand 55 plays #8

Argentina 54 plays #13

Croatia 50 plays #26

Israel 45 plays #31

Norway 45 plays #63

Sweden 44 plays #51

Hungary 37 plays #86

Denmark 33 plays #67

Peru 30 plays #30

Portugal 26 plays #28

Serbia 24 plays #123

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